A flu leaves Courtois out of the match against Barcelona

Real Madrid announces the absence of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for El Clásico due to a viral illness, with Illia Voloshyn replacing him. Barcelona has a strong record against Madrid under coach Flick, winning five out of six matches. Jose Mourinho returns to Camp Nou, where he has had a mixed history, winning only two out of thirteen matches there. Madrid is in good form, having won four consecutive matches and scored 12 goals in the last three games.